County Corner - Kentucky Farm Bureau

County Corner

County Farm Bureaus support every community in the Commonwealth through information, products and service programs including: Women's Leadership Activities, Ag in the Classroom, Commodity Market Information, Scholarships, Certified Roadside Farm Markets and our Young Farmers program.  County Farm Bureaus  have established a reputation as effective advocates for its members.  Check this space often for updates on County Farm Bureau programs and activities happening in our community.

Barren County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Barren County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Mariah Hughes and Mattea Wyatt, both seniors at Barren County High School, are each the recipient of a $500 college scholarship from Barren County Farm Bureau.

Barren County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence
Barren County Farm Bureau Receives 2017 Women's Gold Star Award of Excellence

Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Barren County Farm Bureau received the 2017 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville.

Project by Barren County Student Anna Alexander Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays
Project by Barren County Student Anna Alexander Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays

Barren County student, Anna Alexander, was among the 12 students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville.

Project by Barren County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays
Project by Barren County Student Featured in Kentucky Farm Bureau's "Science in Agriculture" Displays

Barren County student, Abigail Coleman, was among the 12 students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville.

Barren County Farm Bureau Annual Membership Meeting
Barren County Farm Bureau Annual Membership Meeting

The Barren County Farm Bureau Federation Annual Membership Meeting was held September 20th at Barren County Trojan Academy, with a rib-eye steak dinner prepared by the Barren County Cattlemen's Association and enjoyed by the over 300 members in attendance.

KFB Spotlight

Finding Calmness on the Farm
May 8, 2025
Finding Calmness on the Farm

“I grew up on a family farm where we grew tobacco, along with some row crops when I was younger,” she said. “One of my big projects growing up was taking care of the bottle calves we had."

President's Column | Eddie Melton
April 3, 2025
President's Column | Eddie Melton

It has been a year since Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) announced the creation of the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative (KFTI) to help get us on a sustainable path to ensure our farmland remains in agricultural production.

Down the Backroads | The Love Rural Communities Have for Their Hometown Heroes
April 3, 2025
Down the Backroads | The Love Rural Communities Have for Their Hometown Heroes

There is likely no more exciting time for sports enthusiasts than basketball season in March.